South Carolina running back Ty'Son Williams (27) takes on linebacker Eldridge Thompson (11) during the first practice day in full pads. South Carolina defensive back Jaylan Foster (47) filled in as a runningback. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina wide receiver Shi Smith (13) arrives for the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina running backs coach, Bobby Bentley, talks with running back Ty'Son Williams (27) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina running back Ty'Son Williams (27) takes on linebacker Eldridge Thompson (11) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

Tempers were testy between South Carolina defensive lineman Dante Sawyer (95) and South Carolina offensive lineman Christian Pellage (55) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

Tempers were testy between South Carolina defensive lineman Dante Sawyer (95) and South Carolina offensive lineman Christian Pellage (55) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

The Gamecocks run the Oklahoma drill during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

The Gamecocks run the Oklahoma drill during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina running backs coach, Bobby Bentley, talks with running back Ty'Son Williams (27) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp talks with defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp talks with defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina running back Rico Dowdle (5) takes the handoff from quarterback Jake Bentley (19) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina running back Slade Carroll during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina running back Stephen Davis, Jr. (35) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina running back Caleb Kinlaw (32) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina running back Mon Denson (34) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina running backs coach Bobby Bentley watches South Carolina running back A.J. Turner (25) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina tight end Will Register during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst (81) runs a drill during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst (81) works against South Carolina defensive back T.J. Brunson (6) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina tight ends Hayden Hurst (81) and Evan Hinson (82) get instruct during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina wide receiver Jerad Washington (9) runs through a drill during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com

South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) battles defensive back Jamarcus King (7) during the first practice day in full pads. Tim Dominicktdominick@thestate.com